MINT | 'Nothing Seems To Get Me High' | Single Review

 Mint are a four-piece band hailing from Grimsby whose latest single ‘Nothing Seems To Get Me High’, is a punchy and refreshing banger of a song. It is of no surprise that it has already been named Radio X’s ‘Track of the Week’ and BBC Radio 1’s ‘Record of the Night’ since it’s release, as well as being played on shows such as Radio 1’s Indie Show with Jack Saunders and Amazing Radio.

The song is bursting with alt-rock greatness and is a fast-paced speed that will please all punk lovers. This snappy two minute song feels like a taster of all that is to come from Mint. The rather abrupt ending leaves the listener desperately wanting more and adds to what is so special about this band and something that is hard to find nowadays.

Having just finished a string of festival appearances including Kendal Calling and Y Not the band are set to undertake a 6-date UK tour this October with their two hometown dates having already sold out. Their website (https://www.wearejustmint.com) states that their live show is “incredible and captivating” and one can but imagine after listening to their attitude-filled latest single which was recorded at none other than Sugar House Studios which has also seen the likes of Viola Beach, Larkins and Pale Waves record there.

All of the quartet’s members seem to excel brilliantly within this song with frontman Zak Rashid’s potent and soaring vocals becoming intoxicating and his to the point lyrics, which center around the song’s title, fitting perfectly within the theme and overall splendidly blunt sound of the song. The drums from Sam Chapman start the song off with a bang and carry the song fantastically throughout and with guitar and bass riffs reminiscent of the Buzzcocks and Queens of the Stone Age the track becomes a high-energy and immense song that is destined to become an anthem and fan favourite.

Review by Molly Thompson